BYD Yuan Up price in Rwanda (2026)
Pure EV Compact SUV · 5 seats · up to 401 km
Compact electric SUV - 45 kWh Blade battery, 401 km range, DC fast-charge in ~0.5 h. One of the more affordable new EVs in Kigali, sold by both CEVR and Kabisa - cheapest at Kabisa from 34.5M RWF.
from RWF 34,530,560 · starting price
Source: Kabisa (KABISA ELECTRIC Ltd) · Updated Jun 2026
Specs & trims
| Trim | Battery | Range | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401 km Intelligent Dynamic | 45.12 kWh | 401 km | 70 kW |
| 401 km Intelligent Leading | 45.12 kWh | 401 km | 130 kW |
| 401 km Intelligent Superior | 45.12 kWh | 401 km | 130 kW |
Source: CEVR - China Electric Vehicle Rwanda · Updated Jun 2026
Prices by dealer
| Dealer | Variant | Price (landed, taxes paid) |
|---|---|---|
| Kabisa | Basic Extended Range | RWF 34,530,560 |
| CEVR | 401 km Intelligent Dynamic | RWF 36,000,000 |
| CEVR | 401 km Intelligent Leading | RWF 38,000,000 |
| CEVR | 401 km Intelligent Superior | RWF 40,000,000 |
As collected from dealer sheets/brochures, Jun 2026. Confirm the latest on-the-road price with the dealer.
Taxes on this vehicle
0% import duty, 0% VAT, 0% excise - full exemption through 30 June 2028.
- The vehicle, its batteries and charging equipment are all exempt.
- Cuts landed cost by roughly 25–30% (a ~$30k EV lands near ~$21k).
- EV-charging electricity capped near the industrial rate (~$0.10/kWh).
Source: Automag.rw · Updated Jun 2026
Where to buy in Rwanda
Multi-brand Geely + BYD showroom; financing-friendly. The dealership the family visited - prices here are confirmed in person (Jun 2026).
Kabisa (KABISA ELECTRIC Ltd)
Kabisa EV House, 1 KN 77 St, Kigali · website
Multi-brand EV dealer with its own charging network and EV/hybrid garage. Prices below are from the Kabisa brochure (collected in person, Jun 2026) - landed in Rwanda, all taxes paid.
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